Panjabi: meaning, definitions and examples
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panjabi
[ pʌnˈdʒɑːbi ]
language, culture
Panjabi, also known as Punjabi, refers to the language spoken by the Punjabi people, primarily in the Punjab region of India and Pakistan. It is an Indo-Aryan language and is one of the most widely spoken languages in the world, with millions of speakers. The script used for writing Punjabi varies, with Gurmukhi being used primarily by Sikhs in India, while Shahmukhi (a variant of the Persian script) is used by Punjabi speakers in Pakistan. Punjabi culture is rich and diverse, reflected in its music, dance, and cuisine, making it a significant aspect of South Asian heritage.
Synonyms
Panjabi language, Punjabi, Punjabi culture
Examples of usage
- I learned to speak Panjabi while living in Punjab.
- Punjabi music is popular around the world.
- We enjoyed delicious Punjabi food at the restaurant.
Translations
Translations of the word "panjabi" in other languages:
🇵🇹 panjabi
🇮🇳 पंजाबी
🇩🇪 Panjabi
🇮🇩 Panjabi
🇺🇦 панжабі
🇵🇱 pendżabski
🇯🇵 パンジャビ語
🇫🇷 panjabi
🇪🇸 panyabí
🇹🇷 Panjabi
🇰🇷 펀자비어
🇸🇦 البنجابية
🇨🇿 pándžábština
🇸🇰 pándžábčina
🇨🇳 旁遮普语
🇸🇮 panjabi
🇮🇸 panjabi
🇰🇿 панджаб
🇬🇪 პანჯაბური
🇦🇿 pancabı
🇲🇽 panyabí
Word origin
The term 'Panjabi' derives from the Persian words 'Punj' (five) and 'Ab' (water), referring to the five rivers that flow through the Punjab region, which encompasses parts of present-day India and Pakistan. The area has a rich history, having been a melting pot of various cultures, languages, and religions, including Hinduism, Islam, and Sikhism. The Punjabi language itself evolved from the ancient languages of the region, influenced by Sanskrit, Persian, and Arabic. With the partition of India in 1947, the Punjabi language split geographically and culturally into two dominant forms: western Punjabi (Shahmukhi script used in Pakistan) and eastern Punjabi (Gurmukhi script used mainly in India). Today, Punjabi not only serves as a means of communication but also embodies the cultural identity of the Punjabi people worldwide.